Ghanaian-born writer Lovia Gyarkye has been appointed Arts and Culture Critic by The Hollywood Reporter. Gyarkye will iron out her new space by reviewing films, TV, streaming contents and also write current cultural topics and trends for both THR’s online and print editions. “Lovia is a fresh, exciting voice in criticism,” says THR’s review editor Jon Frosch. “She’s an insightful …

Briefly tell us about yourself. My name is Fred Apaloo. I’m the Creative Director of Villa Grace which was launched in 2015. I’m very passionate about culinary art – food and beverage lifestyle experiences. In the nutshell, that’s what I am. When and how did you discover your interest in food? I’ve always been a fan of food. I’ve always …

Nengi’s fame post her run on the Big Brother Naija, Lockdown is undeniable. With over two million new followers across the continent, her epaulets are shiny with multiple brand ambassadorial deals and a Ramsey Nouah-directed Nollywood debut. She captivated Africa with her smoldering good looks, sassy retorts and her iconic Saturday night moments. Clearly, she is on a meteoric rise …

We are in 2020 and it’s about time we upped our meal game, don’t you think? Creating a delicious menu that will leave your guests satiated and impressed is always a huge undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be as difficult as it sounds to put together a memorable meal. All that is required is planning ahead and thinking outside …

‘Gentlewoman: Etiquette for a Lady, from a Gentleman’ is not your average self-help book. It is more of a self-love book with an exciting thrill to it. It is a profound manual to empower, enlighten and inform women about their power and essence. Gentlewoman is for all women with a story; for everyone striving to make sense of this journey …

We don’t just live to eat but also eat to live. As Francois de la Rochefoucauld puts it, to eat is a necessity but to eat intelligently is an art. As much as we should enjoy what we eat, we should consider the effects it has on the body regardless of how much it tickles our taste buds. Looking forever …

My name is Kwame Annom Amfo-Akonnor, Owner and Head Chef of Biishville. Biishville is a one chef food experience. Biishville offers private chef services, and hosts pop up events and also restaurant take overs. Biishville is known for promoting African food and flavours by modifying and presenting existing traditional recipes in a modern way; creating entirely new recipes and sharing …

Avocado toast is a healthy, simple, and delicious meal you can have for breakfast or even snack on. Best of all, it’s super easy to make and ready in under 5 minutes. This recipe is for simple avocado toast but the possibilities are endless. If you love color and variety, you are welcome to to zest up the avocado toast …

We work with, socialize and entertain ourselves with electronic devices now more than ever. Our phones are always with us, in queues, offices, parties and even the bathrooms. We use them so often that we sometimes forget they need regular cleaning. There’s no denying that our electronic devices come into contact with a lot of dirt, germs, and grubby surfaces …

Eat enough protein In order to build lean muscle, you need protein. Protein will also help you burn body fat. It boosts your metabolic rate up, prevents the muscle loss that typically accompanies very low calorie diets, and keeps hunger at bay. Out of all the macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) lean protein has the highest thermogenic effect on the …